Disclaimer: Guess what! Peter Jackson said he wanted to retire and gave me
the film right to Lord of the Rings!!! Wahoooooooooooooooooooooo!!! Oh,
hmmmmmmmm, well that was a good dream. I think I will write this chapter
and get back to it!
A/N Wahooooooooooo!!!!!!! I went to see it again! I went to see it again!!! And it was even better than the first time too! Yep, I went to see ROTK last night with my friend and it was bloody brilliant!!!
Anelith Wood ~ Don't worry about Legolas, he is staying at my house for a while. *Shouts of 'Help me, please somebody help me' are heard in the background.* I'm taking really good care of him!
Tania_Sparrow ~ Hey Tania! Yeah I know, damn my angsty imagination, but I am no where near finished yet! And I don't know if I mentioned this, but there will be a sequel. It's already written (well, mostly!)
Miriella ~ Thanks a lot!!! I'm glad you are enjoying this. I know, and I can make Estel really sweet when he's little!
Chapter 13 ~ Annarda
"Elrohir, Elladan, saddle your horses and gather a group of the fastest riders in Rivendell. Legolas is strong and a remarkable warrior but he is not safe alone, especially not in the condition he is in. make haste! I will send for your supplies," instructed Elrond.
"Ada, what of my punishment? Said Elladan.
"What punishment?" said Elrond seriously. Elladan smiled briefly at his father before dashing off after his brother. That had been a far shorter sentence than he had expected.
"Lord Elrond, what about me? I can go too. Legolas needs me! Let me ride with your sons," said Valia pleadingly.
"No Valia! Legolas need you yes, I have no doubt of that. But it is far too dangerous for you out there," replied Elrond softly but sternly.
"But I-"
"That is my final word. Now I suggest you go to your room and get some rest and await Legolas' return." She opened her mouth to argue but Elrond cut across her. "I know that you care for him dearly, but you must understand-"
"Understand what exactly? Is the rule here I am a girl therefore must stay at home and await my love's return?" Valia snapped before storming off, an idea in her head. Estel hurried after her.
~*~
"What are you doing Valia?" he asked as she rummaged through her wardrobe pulling out a dark green tunic and brown leggings along with a pair of light boots.
"Estel, will you do something for me?" she asked sorting out her quiver.
"What is that?" said Estel.
"Will you cover for me? I am going to follow your brothers and their party and find Legolas. If Elrond asks where I am tell him I have gone t our secret place and wish to be left alone."
"Very well. But that is lying to Ada," said Estel nervously.
"I know young one. It is a terrible thing I ask but could you do this for me? I need to find him." She knelt down so that she was at eye level with the boy and took his hand. "Please?"
"Estel sighed. "Very well. Though I think it best if you stay here, I will lie to my Ada."
"You are wise beyond your years Estel. But thank you so much mellon nin," she stood back up and ruffled his hair. Just then the door burst open and in marched Alatáriël and Alcie fully dressed in tunic, leggings and boots, quivers slung over there backs, bows clutched in their hands and knives in their sheaths at their sides. "What are you two doing?"
"We guessed at what you are going to do and we are coming with you," said Alcie simply.
"No, you two are staying here, staying safe," said Valia.
"And let you have all the fun? I think not!" said Alatáriël.
"Besides, you will not get very far in close combat without one of these will you?" Alcie held up the knife she had been hiding behind her back before throwing it down on Valia's bed. "We noticed you did not have one yet." Valia picked it up and unsheathed it. "Its name is Aráto. It was once the sword of a great warrior in my family. It has passed to me along with its twin Aranga, which is my knife."
"Hannon le. Aráto, Champion. It is a good name," she said re-sheathing it and laying it down next to her other weapons. "As is Aranga, High Iron. They go well."
"They do."
Alatáriël suddenly rushed to Valia's window. "They are setting out! If we are to follow then we must hurry!"
"Very well. Alatáriël, Alcie, go and saddle the horses. Find three of the fastest you can." Said Valia.
They both nodded. "We have our own horses. What of supplies. We shall need them." Said Alcie.
"I know. Estel, go down into the kitchens, pack each of us some lembas and water enough for a two week journey," said Valia.
"Two weeks? Surely we will not be gone for that long." Said Alatáriël.
"We don't know how long we shall be gone for. It is better to be safe than sorry. If we are unable to hunt for food or run into problems we have enough food and water understand?" hey nodded and set off for the stables. Estel however, did not move. "Estel, what is the matter?"
"I want to come too. I can fight. I can help!" he said eagerly.
"I know you can fight. But you are too young yet. One day you will make a very fine man. And I need you to cover for me remember. That job is just as important as coming to help find Legolas. Please, one day you will grow up to be a great leader of men, and maybe even Elves. Besides. If your Ada ever found out you were gone he would kill me!" she smiled softly and Estel turner to fulfil his task. Leaving Valia alone to get changed and mull over her plan in her head. They would have to be quick and slip away out of sight. Darkness was falling and the light of Eärendil could now be seen in the light of the rising moon. It would be now or never.
~*~
She found Alatáriël and Alcie down in the stables preparing their horses Hwesta and Harma. Alcie's horse Harma was chestnut in colour with strong legs and a proud head. Alatáriël's horse Hwesta was a little smaller and of a silvery grey colour, whose mane glimmered in the moonlight. Alcie handed the reins of a white horse to Valia. As she reached out to take the reins another horse neighed. This caught her attention and she turned to the stable right at the back. It had the biggest stable she noticed. he looked it over. Everything about this horse was black. A shimmering mane and tail flowed when she moved. She was so graceful and unusual as she was the only black Elven horse in the stable.
"Valia, what are you doing?" said Alatáriël.
"Whose horse is this?" she asked. She was drawn to this mysterious horse and was captivated by it's beauty.
"That is Annarda. She is bred from Lord Glorfindel's legendary horse Asfaloth. She is the fastest horse besides her father that Middle earth has ever known. Nobody can ride her. many have tried but she will not be tamed. She answers to no master and has made it clear that she will choose her own master, not the other way around, she is wild," explained Alcie.
"She is the most beautiful horse I have ever seen," said Valia. "Lle naa vanima, Annarda," she whispered softly to the horse. She reached out her hand slowly to stroke her.
"Valia, be careful! She is dangerous!" said Alatáriël.
"What do you have to do, to find out whether a horse will accept you?" she asked, to her friend's amazement she was actually stroking Annarda.
"You, you have to try to put a saddle on it's back and bridle it, then you have to mount it. If the horse does not buck, it has accepted you." Said Alcie. "But nobody can even get near enough to Annarda to saddle her."
"Get me her saddle and bridle."
"Valia are you crazy! What makes you think she will accept you?" said Alatáriël.
"Has she ever let anyone else stroke her like this before?" Valia asked softly.
"No, they haven't. Alatáriël, come and help me fin Annarda's gear.
"This is madness! It's madness! Valia will be killed!" Alatáriël muttered as she handed the saddle to Valia.
Valia slowly and as quietly as she could, unbolted the stable door and slipped inside. "Tula Annarda. Tula," she called softly. The horse bowed her head and came forward. Alcie and Alatáriël watched with batted breath. Valia calmly stepped forward and put a silver blanket over her back so that the saddle would not rub net came the saddle on Annarda's back. So far, so good. She bent down to do it up, taking even breaths. She succeeded in doing that too. Now for the bridle, she had a feeling Annarda would not like the bit in her mouth at all, but when Valia came to it she co operated brilliantly. The part that would tell the truth as to whether Annarda would accept her. she put her foot in the stirrup and jumped up lightly onto her back before slipping her foot into the other stirrup. Just then Annarda began to fidget and Valia was worried that she would buck at any moment deciding that she was not worthy enough to ride her. "Mae carnen, Annarda, mellon nîn." She whispered softly.
She had done it. Annarda had accepted her. She was now tamed and had a master. Alatáriël and Alcie let out a breath they never knew they were holding. The two just looked at her in amazement. "How did you know?" Alcie asked Alcie.
"I just did. Come. We must go now otherwise we shall fall too far behind the twin's party!" said Valia. The other two mounted their horses and rode out of the stables. There they were mat by Estel, who simply gasped when he saw the horse Valia was riding. He handed the packs to each of them in turn before stepping back and just gazing at Annarda who straightened up proudly. "Come Annarda, show us the meaning of haste!"
With that they practically flew out of Rivendell to pursue their friends.
A/N So, what do you all think? I just made that part up right now as I was writing co I had it all pre-written, now I've just changed it all! I can't wait to write more, but it will have to wait as I'm going to Betws-y-Coed in North Wales for 3 days with my school tomorrow. Should be fun but that means 3 days of no fan fiction! How will I survive! Anyways, I hope you all liked that chapter, it's probably one of my faves so far. Ok, now could you please all review if you want an update when I get back from my trip?
Thanks
Luv Lolly pop
A/N Wahooooooooooo!!!!!!! I went to see it again! I went to see it again!!! And it was even better than the first time too! Yep, I went to see ROTK last night with my friend and it was bloody brilliant!!!
Anelith Wood ~ Don't worry about Legolas, he is staying at my house for a while. *Shouts of 'Help me, please somebody help me' are heard in the background.* I'm taking really good care of him!
Tania_Sparrow ~ Hey Tania! Yeah I know, damn my angsty imagination, but I am no where near finished yet! And I don't know if I mentioned this, but there will be a sequel. It's already written (well, mostly!)
Miriella ~ Thanks a lot!!! I'm glad you are enjoying this. I know, and I can make Estel really sweet when he's little!
Chapter 13 ~ Annarda
"Elrohir, Elladan, saddle your horses and gather a group of the fastest riders in Rivendell. Legolas is strong and a remarkable warrior but he is not safe alone, especially not in the condition he is in. make haste! I will send for your supplies," instructed Elrond.
"Ada, what of my punishment? Said Elladan.
"What punishment?" said Elrond seriously. Elladan smiled briefly at his father before dashing off after his brother. That had been a far shorter sentence than he had expected.
"Lord Elrond, what about me? I can go too. Legolas needs me! Let me ride with your sons," said Valia pleadingly.
"No Valia! Legolas need you yes, I have no doubt of that. But it is far too dangerous for you out there," replied Elrond softly but sternly.
"But I-"
"That is my final word. Now I suggest you go to your room and get some rest and await Legolas' return." She opened her mouth to argue but Elrond cut across her. "I know that you care for him dearly, but you must understand-"
"Understand what exactly? Is the rule here I am a girl therefore must stay at home and await my love's return?" Valia snapped before storming off, an idea in her head. Estel hurried after her.
~*~
"What are you doing Valia?" he asked as she rummaged through her wardrobe pulling out a dark green tunic and brown leggings along with a pair of light boots.
"Estel, will you do something for me?" she asked sorting out her quiver.
"What is that?" said Estel.
"Will you cover for me? I am going to follow your brothers and their party and find Legolas. If Elrond asks where I am tell him I have gone t our secret place and wish to be left alone."
"Very well. But that is lying to Ada," said Estel nervously.
"I know young one. It is a terrible thing I ask but could you do this for me? I need to find him." She knelt down so that she was at eye level with the boy and took his hand. "Please?"
"Estel sighed. "Very well. Though I think it best if you stay here, I will lie to my Ada."
"You are wise beyond your years Estel. But thank you so much mellon nin," she stood back up and ruffled his hair. Just then the door burst open and in marched Alatáriël and Alcie fully dressed in tunic, leggings and boots, quivers slung over there backs, bows clutched in their hands and knives in their sheaths at their sides. "What are you two doing?"
"We guessed at what you are going to do and we are coming with you," said Alcie simply.
"No, you two are staying here, staying safe," said Valia.
"And let you have all the fun? I think not!" said Alatáriël.
"Besides, you will not get very far in close combat without one of these will you?" Alcie held up the knife she had been hiding behind her back before throwing it down on Valia's bed. "We noticed you did not have one yet." Valia picked it up and unsheathed it. "Its name is Aráto. It was once the sword of a great warrior in my family. It has passed to me along with its twin Aranga, which is my knife."
"Hannon le. Aráto, Champion. It is a good name," she said re-sheathing it and laying it down next to her other weapons. "As is Aranga, High Iron. They go well."
"They do."
Alatáriël suddenly rushed to Valia's window. "They are setting out! If we are to follow then we must hurry!"
"Very well. Alatáriël, Alcie, go and saddle the horses. Find three of the fastest you can." Said Valia.
They both nodded. "We have our own horses. What of supplies. We shall need them." Said Alcie.
"I know. Estel, go down into the kitchens, pack each of us some lembas and water enough for a two week journey," said Valia.
"Two weeks? Surely we will not be gone for that long." Said Alatáriël.
"We don't know how long we shall be gone for. It is better to be safe than sorry. If we are unable to hunt for food or run into problems we have enough food and water understand?" hey nodded and set off for the stables. Estel however, did not move. "Estel, what is the matter?"
"I want to come too. I can fight. I can help!" he said eagerly.
"I know you can fight. But you are too young yet. One day you will make a very fine man. And I need you to cover for me remember. That job is just as important as coming to help find Legolas. Please, one day you will grow up to be a great leader of men, and maybe even Elves. Besides. If your Ada ever found out you were gone he would kill me!" she smiled softly and Estel turner to fulfil his task. Leaving Valia alone to get changed and mull over her plan in her head. They would have to be quick and slip away out of sight. Darkness was falling and the light of Eärendil could now be seen in the light of the rising moon. It would be now or never.
~*~
She found Alatáriël and Alcie down in the stables preparing their horses Hwesta and Harma. Alcie's horse Harma was chestnut in colour with strong legs and a proud head. Alatáriël's horse Hwesta was a little smaller and of a silvery grey colour, whose mane glimmered in the moonlight. Alcie handed the reins of a white horse to Valia. As she reached out to take the reins another horse neighed. This caught her attention and she turned to the stable right at the back. It had the biggest stable she noticed. he looked it over. Everything about this horse was black. A shimmering mane and tail flowed when she moved. She was so graceful and unusual as she was the only black Elven horse in the stable.
"Valia, what are you doing?" said Alatáriël.
"Whose horse is this?" she asked. She was drawn to this mysterious horse and was captivated by it's beauty.
"That is Annarda. She is bred from Lord Glorfindel's legendary horse Asfaloth. She is the fastest horse besides her father that Middle earth has ever known. Nobody can ride her. many have tried but she will not be tamed. She answers to no master and has made it clear that she will choose her own master, not the other way around, she is wild," explained Alcie.
"She is the most beautiful horse I have ever seen," said Valia. "Lle naa vanima, Annarda," she whispered softly to the horse. She reached out her hand slowly to stroke her.
"Valia, be careful! She is dangerous!" said Alatáriël.
"What do you have to do, to find out whether a horse will accept you?" she asked, to her friend's amazement she was actually stroking Annarda.
"You, you have to try to put a saddle on it's back and bridle it, then you have to mount it. If the horse does not buck, it has accepted you." Said Alcie. "But nobody can even get near enough to Annarda to saddle her."
"Get me her saddle and bridle."
"Valia are you crazy! What makes you think she will accept you?" said Alatáriël.
"Has she ever let anyone else stroke her like this before?" Valia asked softly.
"No, they haven't. Alatáriël, come and help me fin Annarda's gear.
"This is madness! It's madness! Valia will be killed!" Alatáriël muttered as she handed the saddle to Valia.
Valia slowly and as quietly as she could, unbolted the stable door and slipped inside. "Tula Annarda. Tula," she called softly. The horse bowed her head and came forward. Alcie and Alatáriël watched with batted breath. Valia calmly stepped forward and put a silver blanket over her back so that the saddle would not rub net came the saddle on Annarda's back. So far, so good. She bent down to do it up, taking even breaths. She succeeded in doing that too. Now for the bridle, she had a feeling Annarda would not like the bit in her mouth at all, but when Valia came to it she co operated brilliantly. The part that would tell the truth as to whether Annarda would accept her. she put her foot in the stirrup and jumped up lightly onto her back before slipping her foot into the other stirrup. Just then Annarda began to fidget and Valia was worried that she would buck at any moment deciding that she was not worthy enough to ride her. "Mae carnen, Annarda, mellon nîn." She whispered softly.
She had done it. Annarda had accepted her. She was now tamed and had a master. Alatáriël and Alcie let out a breath they never knew they were holding. The two just looked at her in amazement. "How did you know?" Alcie asked Alcie.
"I just did. Come. We must go now otherwise we shall fall too far behind the twin's party!" said Valia. The other two mounted their horses and rode out of the stables. There they were mat by Estel, who simply gasped when he saw the horse Valia was riding. He handed the packs to each of them in turn before stepping back and just gazing at Annarda who straightened up proudly. "Come Annarda, show us the meaning of haste!"
With that they practically flew out of Rivendell to pursue their friends.
A/N So, what do you all think? I just made that part up right now as I was writing co I had it all pre-written, now I've just changed it all! I can't wait to write more, but it will have to wait as I'm going to Betws-y-Coed in North Wales for 3 days with my school tomorrow. Should be fun but that means 3 days of no fan fiction! How will I survive! Anyways, I hope you all liked that chapter, it's probably one of my faves so far. Ok, now could you please all review if you want an update when I get back from my trip?
Thanks
Luv Lolly pop
